September 5

Ezekiel 25-27
God reminds Tyre of their wealth and fame, how that they were the jewel of the nations, honored by all and great in power, resources, and business.  However, they did not follow the Lord and He brought destruction upon them.  This is an oft repeated scenario in the Old Testament, and it is usually accompanied with the phrase, “and then they will know that I am the Lord.”  This reminds me of the New Testament passage stating that every knee will bow and proclaim the name of the Lord.  Of course, this passage has to do with the final judgment.  However, the principle remains the same.  When God pronounces judgment on the wicked they will truly know that He is the Lord, but it will be too late, destruction will have already come.  It will be too late to learn from the mistakes of the past.  He has given ample opportunity to come to Him in repentance.  As for nations falling, when they do because of their wickedness, they never return to their former glory.